To cause or result in the loss of: Failure to reply to the advertisement lost her the job.

Understanding the difference between losses and loses can clarify writing and communication. Losses refers to the plural form of 'loss,' implying multiple instances of failing to win, retain, or …

The meaning of LOSE is to miss from one's possession or from a customary or supposed place. How to use lose in a sentence.

If someone loses a quality, characteristic, attitude, or belief, they no longer have it. He lost all sense of reason. The government had lost all credibility.

My watch loses ten minutes every day. Lose the belt and let's see how the dress looks. Banks will lose millions of dollars because of new legislation. If we lose this game, we're out of the …

to lose one's job; to lose one's life. to be bereaved of by death. to lose a sister. to fail to keep, preserve, or maintain. to lose one's balance; to lose one's figure. (of a clock or watch) to run …

(of a clock or watch) to run slower by: The watch loses three minutes a day. to give up; forfeit the possession of: to lose a fortune at the gaming table. to get rid of: to lose one's fear of the dark; …

"Losses" and "loses" are often confused due to their similar spelling and pronunciation, but they serve different grammatical functions. "Losses" is a noun, referring to the state of losing …

Hundreds of people lost their homes in the floods. My family lost everything in the war. He was over the limit and will lose his licence.

The TV program has lost popularity [=become less popular] in recent years. The plane was losing altitude. What will you do if the company's stock loses value when you expect it to gain value?